QSAT-EOS
Re-entered 3 Dec 2023QSAT-EOS (NORAD 40301, COSPAR 2014-070D) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2023, launched on 6 Nov 2014 on the ANSARO-1 mission. It was operated by KYUD / QPS as part of the QPS programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUD/QPS on the QSAT bus, with a mass of 49 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
Lifecycle
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
What happened to QSAT-EOS?
QSAT-EOS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did QSAT-EOS re-enter the atmosphere?
QSAT-EOS re-entered on 3 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built QSAT-EOS?
QSAT-EOS was operated by KYUD / QPS and built by KYUD/QPS (J).